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Amona, a tiny village in Bicholim, was accessible via ferry services prior to December 2004, after which, the Amona bridge connecting it to Khandola made commuting easy. This location is famed for photography and videography ops.
Of the many temples in this village, Rupo Bhagat is a deity known for finding lost belongings. A prayer alonG with jaggery of Rs 1, offered to him, means finding the missing items. This tradition continues till date.
Another attraction of the village is a temple dedicated to Lord Koneshwar, considered the protector of the village. A sacred ritual followed here involves the presentation of small idols of horses in thanksgiving or to seek favours.
The Betal temple is dedicated to Shree Betal, the gramdevata of the village. Villagers revere him with deep faith, and celebrate an annual zatra in his honour.
Another popular temple is the Mahalaxmi Ravalnath Temple, where diseases are believed to be cured through specific rituals, application of a specially prepared paste (on the affected body part), and offering of prasad.
The village is famous for its lively festivals like Divja Utsav, Kalo and Gade Utsav among others which reflect its rich traditions and deep-rooted cultural practices.
Considering that fishing is an important occupation for many a villager, while others enjoy fishing as a hobby, the locals get to relish fresh fish in their daily meals.
Yet another interesting feature of the village is a unique statue of a seated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj located at the jetty, in the Amona river. The villagers are followers of the warrior king.